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MarcLister
31-10-2009, 01:58
I've got Windows 7 x64, PowerDVD9 and Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray. I had watched the Bourne Supremacy in the last week (after W7 install) so I put Bourne Ultimatum in tonight to watch that. It didn't work. PowerDVD9 would "load" the disc but somewhere between 71 and 84% each time PowerDVD9 will just crash. I've no idea why. It seems to vary each time I try loading a Bourne film but it is between 71 and 84% roughly. I've restarted my PC but that didn't help.

I thought it was the Blu-ray bit of PowerDVD9 that was broken but I've worked out that Sin City and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Blu-ray versions) both playback so why do the Bourne trilogy Blu-rays not work? :mad:

Any ideas? I was thinking of reinstalling PowerDVD9 but if Sin City and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang both play in Blu-ray format on PowerDVD9 is there any point? Or is there something about the Bourne discs that needs something special from PowerDVD9 which could have become borked and a reinstall could be a good thing?
NokkonWud
31-10-2009, 02:14
It's a strange one, that's why I've never been a fan of software DVD/Blu-Ray players, I have had problems with DVD's in the past. Have you tried the Blu-Rays in a PS3 or something? By some very slim chance it could be the discs, though I doubt it.

On another note, nice 1,234 post count :p.
Glaucus
31-10-2009, 09:22
Long shot but some blu-rays required updates. Try updating powerdvd9 manually. It should do it automatically but worth a try. Also try cleaning the blu-ray. They seem to be more susceptible to dirt and scratches than dvds.
MarcLister
31-10-2009, 12:06
It's a strange one, that's why I've never been a fan of software DVD/Blu-Ray players, I have had problems with DVD's in the past. Have you tried the Blu-Rays in a PS3 or something? By some very slim chance it could be the discs, though I doubt it.But if it was the discs why did Bourne Ultimatum play earlier in the week but now won't? It isn't that two films play and the Bourne trilogy won't. The first two Bourne films did play and now they don't!

On another note, nice 1,234 post count :p.Merci! ;D

Long shot but some blu-rays required updates. Try updating powerdvd9 manually. It should do it automatically but worth a try. Also try cleaning the blu-ray. They seem to be more susceptible to dirt and scratches than dvds.I've checked on the Cyberlink site and there's no update for PowerDVD9 Ultra that I can see. Also haven't found an obvious update button in PowerDVD9. I just don't see how two Blu-ray discs that DID play now DON'T play. :angry:
Flibster
31-10-2009, 15:08
I just don't see how two Blu-ray discs that DID play now DON'T play. :angry:

Because its PowerDVD.

I can't even get V9 running - just crashes imemdiately.
Cyberlink are useless for support.

Try WinDVD?
MarcLister
31-10-2009, 15:30
Because its PowerDVD.:D

I can't even get V9 running - just crashes imemdiately.
Cyberlink are useless for support.Ah.

Try WinDVD?Not yet. Reinstalling PowerDVD now. Might also try AnyDVD.
MarcLister
31-10-2009, 17:13
Is fixed. :) Removed then reinstalled PowerDVD. Applied patch when I was prompted to. Now watching Bourne Ultimatum.